Articles from the July 20, 2017 edition
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AXE OF MERCY
AXE OF MERCY are set to perform at the Lind Picnic in the Park on Saturday, July 22. The event is free and open to the public. The Picnic at the Park begins at 5 p.m. and hot dogs,... — Updated 7/20/2017
Open Air Market starts July 22
Boxwood Home and Garden is hosting an Open Air Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until October. The weekly event begins on July 22 on the lot of the business, and is open for local craftsmen and vendors. Those interested... — Updated 7/20/2017
Lind community events slated
The Lind community is gearing up for multiple upcoming events, including the annual Picnic in the Park and Vacation Bible School. Picnic in the Park is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, at the Lind Town Park. The... — Updated 7/20/2017
July serves as Adult Abuse Prevention Month
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) continues to see a sharp increase in the number of cases of adult abuse reported statewide. Adult Abuse Prevention Month is intended to raise awareness and remind everyone to rema... — Updated 7/20/2017
WAWG trip to D.C. will shine light on impacts of proposed budget cuts
Officers and staff of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) are headed to Washington, D.C., to talk to legislators about the possible impacts of proposed federal budget cuts in three areas critical to Washington wheat... — Updated 7/20/2017
Library’s summer author readings brings Shann Ray to Ritzville
The Ritzville Public Library has been dedicated to improving summer programs for both children and adults, including the summer author tour. Each month, an author travels to Ritzville to complete a reading from their book, as well... — Updated 7/20/2017
Summer season underway at Ritzville museums
The Railroad Depot Museum and the Dr. Frank R. Burroughs’ Home are open for the summer, with regular hours from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. With new exhibits at both museums, local residents are encouraged to visit w... — Updated 7/20/2017
Commissioners approve noxious weed rate increase
The Adams County Noxious Weed Control Board will raise assessment rates for the first time in over two decades. In June, the Noxious Weed Board requested the rate increase, which the county commissioners approved at their July 12 m... — Updated 7/20/2017
Fire District 1 stops grass fire
Adams County Fire District 1 snuffed out a small grass fire on the night of Friday, July 14, near Interstate 90 Eastbound Milepost 220. After receiving the call at approximiately 5:25 p.m., Fire District 1 responded with two water... — Updated 7/20/2017
Journal staff available to take harvest photos
With the wheat harvest season set to begin, the Ritzville Journal is asking farmers and harvest workers to contact the office regarding the opportunity to take photos of this year’s harvest. Any harvest crew interested in p... — Updated 7/20/2017
Volunteer superintendents needs for WLCF
The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair is seeking superintendents for the Children’s Arts and Crafts, Woodworking and Antique Machinery departments, as well as an assistant for the Plants and Flowers. There are additional volunteer opp... — Updated 7/20/2017
Lind Council provided with FEMA update
The Town of Lind might be receiving funding for street repairs in the near future. During the July 11 Lind Town Council meeting, Century West Project Manager Steve Nelson informed t... — Updated 7/20/2017
MAGIC TRICK
MAGIC TRICK. Ronald McDonald paid a special visit to children attending the Ritzville Public Library Summer Reading Club program at the Lind-Ritzville High School Library on July... — Updated 7/20/2017
Delo’s Game Changers road trip stops in Ritzville
Residents and visitors of all ages flocked to Love’s Truck Stop on July 11 to meet History Channel stars “Ice Road Truckers’” Lisa Kelly and “Deadliest Catch’s” Edgar Hansen. Both... — Updated 7/20/2017
Hans Peot
Hans Peot died on July 14 in New Carlisle, Ohio. He was born on June 4, 1931, to Leo M. Peot and Catherine Harder Peot in Spokane. Hans was a 1949 graduate of Ritzville High School, and Washington State University graduate. He was... — Updated 7/20/2017
Agnes Sanchez
Agnes Sanchez of Ritzville died on Sunday, July 16. Her service will be held at the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Ritzville on Wednesday July 26 at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Washtucna Pioneer Cemetery. A full obituary will... — Updated 7/20/2017
Adams County Sheriff's Office Report
July 3, 6:09 p.m. – A Ritzville complainant reported a rollover accident at East Urquhart Road and North Wahl Road. The vehicle was blocking the driveway of the property owner. The property owner received a call from the S... — Updated 7/20/2017
Good food, good prices, good service
Every week or so, friends meet us at the Tee Time Cafe for dinner on Friday evenings. We relax and enjoy an excellent meal while surrounded by the lush ambiance provided by well-manicured greens and fairways. It’s a park-like s... — Updated 7/20/2017
Fun Teammates
Not sure if you spent any time Tuesday a week ago watching the Major League Baseball All-Star game or not. I watched part of it and as usual it was entertaining. The one thing I... — Updated 7/20/2017
Finding funding for Mars mission
“Our nation will return to the Moon, and we will put American boots on the face of Mars,” said Vice President of the United States Mike Pence, following his appointment at the head of the newly reformed National Space Council. How... — Updated 7/20/2017
Progress on Central Washington issues
Hurry up and wait. That’s a well-known phrase that can often apply to the way Congress operates: gradual starts followed by sudden momentum. Every matter before Congress is considered in a process driven by a series of discussions... — Updated 7/20/2017
Lions Club hosting fundraiser July 21
The Ritzville Lions Club is selling chicken as a fundraiser on Friday, July 21, at the chicken shack on the Wheat Land Communities’ Fairgrounds. Chicken will be sold for $8 a half, and only chicken is being sold during the f... — Updated 7/20/2017
Guinness caught in Brexit border crossfire
When the Economist Magazine reported the price of a Guinness pint could increase because of Brexit, it grabbed readers’ attention. Brexit is the process whereby Great Britain, including Northern Ireland and Scotland, is w... — Updated 7/20/2017
Legislative Commentary
By now I had hoped to be back home, with all of our legislative business completed. We approved a new state budget on June 30 along with the long-awaited plan for fully funding public schools, which is in line with the Supreme Cour... — Updated 7/20/2017
Cemetery Board appreciates support
The Washtucna Pioneer Cemetery commissioners would like to thank community members and volunteers for your continued support. Last fall, with the help of volunteers and their machinery, we were able to reconstruct the southeast... — Updated 7/20/2017